Setting up NTP Check
In this video, we’ll walk you through on how to set up and configure your NTP check in Uptime.com.
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What is DNS query resolution policy? How does it help tailor responses for specific segments in your Windows network?
Query Resolution Policy (QRP) is a security feature in ManageEngine DDI Central that allows network administrators to resolve DNS queries for specific clients’ IP addresses in the Windows Microsoft server. This helps secure the confidential network resources of an organization by preventing unauthorized individuals from accessing them. Also, QRP can help categorize certain departments to permit and restrict access to network resources.
Kentik Named a Value Leader in EMA's 2024 Radar Report for Network Operations Observability
We are excited to share that Kentik has been named a Value Leader in EMA’s 2024 Radar Report for Network Operations Observability. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to building an AI-powered, end-to-end observability platform for modern networks, helping network and cloud teams optimize their infrastructures for availability, performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
AppNeta Feature Highlight: Monitoring Policies
This year, we’ve been working hard to introduce monitoring policies, a new feature designed to simplify and streamline the monitoring configuration process. This set of features is a direct result of collaborating closely with our customers to understand their unique challenges. We've listened to your feedback and are excited to deliver a solution that makes monitoring more efficient and user-friendly than ever before.
Monitoring domains and DNSSEC properly
First of all, if you own a domain, the following text is for you. In production you obviously want to reduce outages. And an outage of a DNS domain as such takes down all services under that domain, no matter whether your LAMP components are all up and running. At least from users’ perspective. As usually, roughly speaking, monitoring has to “play end user” to properly discover failures end-to-end. At best you have an Icinga satellite (e.g.
Anatomy of an OTT Traffic Surge: The Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix Update
On Saturday, November 2, the wildly popular video game Fortnite released its latest game update: Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix. The result was a surge of traffic as gaming platforms around the world downloaded the latest update for the seven-year-old game. Doug Madory looks at how the resulting traffic surge can be analyzed using Kentik’s OTT Service Tracking.
Buyer's Guide to Network Automation
In today’s complex IT landscape, network automation is no longer a luxury; it’s essential. With over 65% of enterprise networking activities still being manually, the shift toward automation presents a massive opportunity to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. This guide will help IT leaders understand the market for network automation platforms, the key considerations for choosing a platform, and how these tools are redefining network management from Day 0 to Day N activities.
Seamless Connectivity: Dynamic Colocation Explained
In today's fast-paced, ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses need flexible, scalable solutions to manage and deploy applications across multiple regions. With constant fluctuations in demand, the concept of colocation has evolved from a simple server-renting model to an advanced digital strategy that promotes connectivity, reliability, and growth. This article explores the modern concept of dynamic colocation, a hyperconnected model that empowers businesses to meet evolving demands with ease and agility.
Choosing the Right Wireless Access Point for Your Business
We all rely on the Internet to conduct business, and it has become the heart of how we work, relax, and gather information. Businesses rely on a strong internet connection to communicate with employees, hold video conferences, access cloud infrastructures, and use other business-based tools for smooth operation and collaboration. As businesses expand and demand for their platforms grows, companies need a reliable internet connection to avoid downtime and loss of money.
Top Networking Monitoring Tools
Businesses rely on accurate network monitoring data because the network is the backbone of IT infrastructure. Lacking internal or external communication about your network can be disastrous, especially if you provide digital goods or services. Network monitoring tools shouldn't be a "nice to have" that may or may not make this year's department budget. They are essential to monitoring performance, spotting anomalies, and identifying potential security issues.